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CHARACTER INFO

Zhu Yuan Build Guide

SS Tier

Ether
Attack
Pierce

Criminal Investigation Special Response Team

Level: 1

Core Bonus Included

HP

ATK

DEF

Impact

90

CRIT Rate

5%

CRIT DMG

%

PEN Ratio

0%

Anomaly Proficiency

93

Energy Regen

1.2

Anomaly Mastery

92

Zhu Yuan Overview

Leader of Public Security’s Criminal Investigation team, Zhu Yuan

“My daughter is outstanding. I’d take her everywhere, even to the market, if I could!”

—From mom’s voice message number 148

“In the pursuit of furthering perfection, one must be wary of stagnating.”

—A more senior officer who acts like someone more junior

“Leave the furballs you can’t handle to me, Captain!”

— Rookie Patrol Officer

“It’s captain right now, but soon it’ll be commissioner~”

—Most exceptional night shift worker

Zhu Yuan Skills

Zhu Yuan Skill Priority

Basic Attack
Basic Attack
Ultimate
Ultimate
Special
Special
Dodge
Dodge

Don’t Move!

Zhu Yuan Basic Attack

[Assault Mode] Press to activate. Unleash a flurry of martial arts, bullets, and Ether Buckshots in a series of up to 5 attacks, dealing Physical DMG and Ether DMG. Upon activation of the 5th hit, obtain 1 Enhanced Shotshell. While using this skill, move the joystick and press to activate Dash Attack: Firepower Offensive and readjust to face the selected direction. While under Assault Mode, hold to switch to Suppressive Mode.

Moveset

Press
Press
Press
Press
Press

Moveset - Dash Attack:Firepower

Press
Press
DMG Multiplier

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Please Do Not Resist

Zhu Yuan Basic Attack

[Suppressive Mode] Hold to activate. Unleash up to 4 Shotshell piercing attacks, dealing Physical DMG. If Zhu Yuan has Enhanced Shotshells upon firing, 1 Enhanced Shotshell will be consumed, dealing massive Ether DMG. While using this skill, move the joystick to activate her Dash Attack: Overwhelming Firepower and readjust to face the selected direction. While in Suppressive Mode, release to return to Assault Mode.

Moveset

Press
Press
Press
Press
DMG Multiplier

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Zhu Yuan Dodge Skills

Tactical Detour

Zhu Yuan Dodge

Press to dodge. A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Moveset - Normal Dodge

Press

Firepower Offensive

Zhu YuanDash Attack

[Assault Mode] Press during a dodge to activate. Uses handgun to attack, dealing Physical DMG.

Moveset - Scatter

Press
Press
DMG Multiplier

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Overwhelming Firepower

Zhu YuanDash Attack

[Suppressive Mode] Press during a dodge to activate. Unleashes a Shotshell piercing attack, dealing Physical DMG. If Zhu Yuan has Enhanced Shotshells upon firing, 1 Enhanced Shotshell will be consumed, dealing massive Ether DMG.

Moveset

Press
Press
DMG Multiplier

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Defensive Counter

Zhu Yuan Dodge Counter

Press  during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Shoots enemies in front with an Ether Buckshot, dealing Ether DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Moveset

Perfect
Press
DMG Multiplier

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Zhu Yuan Special Skills

Buckshot Blast

Zhu Yuan Special Attack

Press to activate. Shoots Ether Buckshots that deal Ether DMG. This can be repeated 3 times by repeatedly pressing . Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

Moveset

Press
DMG Multiplier

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Full Barrage

Zhu Yuan EX Special Attack

When Zhu Yuan has enough Energy, press to activate. Shoots a series of Ether Buckshots, that explode and deal massive Ether DMG. Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Moveset - Normal

Cost Energy
DMG Multiplier & Cost

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Zhu Yuan Chain Skills

Eradication Mode

Zhu Yuan Chain Attack

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate. Uses Modified Master Firearm to execute a saturated attack, firing lasers and seeking missiles to deal massive Ether DMG. Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Moveset

Press
DMG Multiplier

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Max Eradication Mode

Zhu Yuan Ultimate

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate. Uses Modified Master Firearm to execute a saturated attack, firing lasers and seeking missiles to deal massive Ether DMG. Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Moveset

Press (Maximum Decibel Rating)
DMG Multiplier

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Zhu Yuan Core Skills

Special Ops Ammunition

Zhu Yuan Core Passive

When Zhu Yuan is under Suppressive Mode, using Enhanced Shotshells increases her DMG by 20%/23.3%/26.6%/30%/33.3%/36.6%/40%. When attacking Stunned enemies, this DMG buff is increased by an additional 20%/23.3%/26.6%/30%/33.3%/36.6%/40%. When Zhu Yuan enters the battlefield, she immediately gains 6 Enhanced Shotshells.

Tactical Coordination

Zhu Yuan Additional Ability

When another character in your squad is a Support character or shares the same Faction:

Zhu Yuan’s CRIT Rate is increased by 30% 10s after using an EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate.

Covering Fire

Zhu Yuan Quick Assist

When the on-field character is launched, press to activate. Shoots enemies in front with an Ether Buckshot, dealing Ether DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Moveset

Press (Character is knocked up)
DMG Multiplier

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Guarded Backup

Zhu Yuan Defensive Assist

When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate. Dodges the enemy’s attack and activates the Vital View. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Moveset

Press (About to be attacked)

Defensive Counter

Zhu Yuan Assist Follow-Up

Press  after an Evasive Assist to activate. Attack with a combination of martial arts and shotshells, dealing Physical DMG and Ether DMG. Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Moveset

Press (About to be attacked)
Press
DMG Multiplier

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Zhu Yuan Mindscape

Zhu Yuan Mindscapes Explanation

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Zhu Yuan Build

Zhu Yuan Best W-Engine

Zhu Yuan Best W-Engine Explanation

W-Engine Recommendations for Zhu Yuan

Optimal Choice:

  • Riot Suppressor Mark VI: Superior to the battle pass W-engine.

A-Rank W-Engine:

  • Cannon Rotor: Recommended for its performance and synergy with Zhu Yuan.

Early Game Options:

  • [Lunar] Decrescent: More suitable for Zhu Yuan compared to the other two B-Rank W-engines.

Zhu Yuan Best Disk Drives and Stats Priority

Option 1 - General DPS Build

Option 2 - General DPS Build 2

Main Stats - Specific slots

Slot  IV

Crit Rate/Crit DMG/ATK%

Slot  V

Ether DMG

Slot  VI

Energy Regen/ATK%

Sub Stats - All slots

Crit Rate > Crit DMG > ATK% > PEN > ATK

Zhu Yuan Best Disk Drives Explanation

Disk Drive Recommendations for Zhu Yuan

Disk Drive Sets:

  • 4 pcs Chaos: Provides balanced damage output.
  • 4 pcs Woodpecker: Offers similar damage expectations to Chaos.
  • 2 pcs Swing Jazz: Ensures energy regeneration (ER).

Main Stats:

  • Slot 4: Best choices are Crit Rate, Crit DMG, or ATK%.
  • Slot 5: Ether DMG Bonus is the optimal choice.
  • Slot 6: Choose either Energy Regen or ATK%.

Sub-Stats:

  • Due to Zhu Yuan’s signature W-engine and passive providing significant Crit Rate and Crit DMG, prioritize Crit and ATK% similarly.
    • If Slot 4 has Crit Rate or Crit DMG: Stack ATK% in the sub-stats.
    • If Slot 4 has ATK%: Stack Crit in the sub-stats.
  • Adding some Penetration (PEN) in the remaining sub-stats is also beneficial.

Zhu Yuan Team

Zhu Yuan Best Team – Physical Stun Team

Zhu Yuan Physical Stun Team Explanation

 

Best Team Pairing for Zhu Yuan

Team Composition:

  • Zhu Yuan
  • Anby
  • Nicole
  • Bangboo: Use Devilboo

Rationale for the Team:

Nicole:

  • Team Passive:
    • Provides a 40% DEF reduction.
    • Offers a 25% Ether DMG boost for the entire team.
    • Buff duration is short but matches Zhu Yuan’s short-duration high bursts.
  • Energy Field:
    • Triggers Reactive Assist when it hits enemies, positioning Zhu Yuan immediately after Nicole.
    • Using Assist allows Zhu Yuan to gain an Enhanced Shotshell.
    • Gathers enemies in a large area, highly compatible with Zhu Yuan’s small-area AOE attacks.

Anby:

  • Compatibility:
    • Highly efficient at stunning enemies, complementing Zhu Yuan’s output mode and Daze mechanism.
  • Team Passive:
    • Activates normally with Nicole, as they belong to the same faction.
  • Playstyle:
    • Anby’s output and breakthrough timing align well with Zhu Yuan’s burst playstyle.

Cost-Effectiveness:

  • Nicole and Anby are pre-unlocked characters, making Zhu Yuan the most cost-effective character in the game.

Zhu Yuan Ascension Material

Rank 1
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Rank 2
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Rank 3
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Rank 4
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Rank 5
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